Taekwondo is a Korean martial art with a two thousand year history. Originally, it was a fighting art, used for self-defense. Over the centuries, it has evolved into a sport. Taekwondo became an official Olympic demonstration sport in 1988 and 1992. In the 2000 Summer Olympics in Australia, Taekwondo became an official Summer Olympic Game. 

"Tae" means foot-kicking and jumping. "Kwon" means hand-punching and striking. "Do" means the way - discipline and patience. Through the discipline of kicking and punching, everyone can learn to self-defend and develop self-confidence.